Saturday, June 30, 2007

Letter to a Great Friend

B*******,

You are an amazing girl. An inspiration. My motivation. As I sat there tonight, watching you, your boyfriend, and your parents with my little guy, my heart was taken over.
You and your mom are so great.
I sat with the crowd, peering over at you as my son, Z***, walked up to you, and you casually picked him up, as you continued visiting, unburdened, in a comfortable manner. It just looked so natural, as if, he was your own. You and your mother have this casual welcoming personality, a kind of "when you want, me I'm here for you" type of attitude.
I watched your mom pick Z*** up and carry him around talking to him. She values their connection and their bond. I love that your parents refer to themselves as "Grandma & Grandpa." They treat him like he is actually their grandchild, and show no favoritism toward their own (which would be completely acceptable if they did).
Your boyfriend and your dad have a deep love, and a calming playfulness in their eyes. They watch Z*** as he dances, plays, and does the things that a 1 1/2 year old does, without commenting on his actions. They just watch, as if they are his care takers, and look as if they just enjoy having him around. Your lover and your father look like they are just so excited to play and wrestle with him. It's so cute. As I watched your dad today, his smile, while he watched Z***, was amazing, and so full of love. As I watched D**** today, I thought to myself, 'he is going to make an awesome father and husband some day.' He is so good with Z***.
All of you have such an amazing personality. I am so greatful to have all of you in my life. I am so lucky to be part of your family. I honestly don't know where I'd be without you. I love that you all love my son. One can tell that there are no feelings of obligation when it comes to Z***. You all seem to invest valuable time into him, and show that you value having a great bond with him. I love your attitudes toward him and your acceptingness of him and I. You have helped make my life so much easier, and have encouraged me through the tough times. You have made me feel better on down days. You have never shun me, judged me, or looked down on me for my past or bad decisions. You have taken us in as one of your own, and have shown us love through all that you do. You have been an awesome person to share opinions and experiences with, and have taught me a lot about life. You have grow into a beautiful, beautiful person, and I am so thankful to have you. I hope to be able to share my many experiences, achievements, heartaches, and accomplishments with all of you. I am so happy to have you in our life, and I hope that your are here forever.

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